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6 May 2026, 5:12 pm
Hundreds of pupils drop out as storm destroys classrooms in Lira City
By Winnie Auma More than 500 pupils of Olaka Child Care Primary School in Lira City West Division were forced out of school last term following a devastating windstorm that destroyed their classrooms.The school headteacher, Leonard Omara, says the disaster…
30 April 2026, 3:54 pm
Educationists in Lango call for urgent installation of lightning arrestors in sc…
By Winnie Auma A section of educationists in the Lango subregion has renewed calls for schools to install lightning arrestors during the rainy season, citing growing safety concerns for learners and teachers. The appeal follows a tragic incident at Global…
28 April 2026, 4:34 pm
Homisdallen schools proprietor laid to rest as parents push for holiday lessons
By Ronald Ssemagonja The proprietor of Homisdallen Schools, Kizito Mukalazi, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Semuto, Wakiso District. During a church service held yesterday at Christianity Focus Centre in Mengo-Kisenyi, Kiganda Zone (LCI), Kampala, mourners…
28 April 2026, 10:30 am
Katakwi teachers SACCO approves shs 35 million budget for 2026/2027 financial ye…
By Emmy Delux Alomu The Katakwi District Teachers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) has approved a budget of Shs 35 million for the 2026/2027 financial year. Chairperson Samuel Ogweret announced that the budget will be funded through members’ savings,…
28 April 2026, 10:06 am
Over 700 students commissioned into patriotism cadreship in Moroto
By Lazaro Apunyo The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) in Uganda, Hellen Seku, has commissioned 737 patriots in Moroto District, urging them to become agents of socio-economic transformation in their communities. The students from various secondary…
27 April 2026, 8:39 pm
MP-elect urges students to stay productive during holidays
By Otim Moses The Member of Parliament-elect for Chua West Constituency in Kitgum District, Oryema Simon Peter Adum, has urged students returning home for the holidays to engage in income-generating activities to help support their families. He made the remarks…
21 April 2026, 11:00 am
Meera Ruparelia joins Victoria University Council following brother’s death
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the death of Rajiv Ruparelia, who served on the Council of Victoria University representing the Board of Directors, the position remained vacant until a few days ago when his sister, Ms Meera Ruparelia, assumed the role…
19 April 2026, 5:52 pm
Orombi urges Northern learners to rise as IGG launches clubs
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has challenged students in Northern Uganda to reject limiting labels and pursue success with determination, as the Inspectorate of Government rolls out integrity clubs in schools…
18 April 2026, 7:05 pm
Call to elevate UTC Lira to science and technology university gains momentum
By Baker Okello The Head Teacher of Aroca Seed Secondary School in Apac Municipality, Elok Martin, has urged Members of Parliament from the Lango subregion to prioritise upgrading Uganda Technical College Lira into a fully-fledged University of Science and Technology.…
18 April 2026, 4:48 pm
Students urged to stay focused as Kole school receives science lab equipment
By Dickens Aruca Students have been encouraged to remain committed to their studies if they are to achieve their dreams and secure a better future. The call was made on Thursday 16th. April.2026, by Hon. Judith Alyek, the outgoing Chairperson…